October 30, 2025
Municipal Information Network

Certificate in Lean - Black Belt (Online)

Organization:
RPM-Academy
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Start Date:
November 7, 2025
End Date:
November 7, 2025
Description
Empowering municipalities to manage complex improvement projects and drive continuous service excellence is crucial for sustainable public sector success. Whether optimizing multi-department workflows, enhancing citizen services, or reducing systemic inefficiencies, Lean methodologies can deliver measurable results. Developing and sustaining a custom-focused continuous improvement culture  is a challenge and Lean Black Belts are key to your success.

The RPM-Academy Certificate in Lean Black Belt equips municipal staff with the advanced skills to manage improvement projects spanning multiple departments and functions as well as support senior leadership in the design and deployment of a Lean transformation strategy. A Black Belt, possessing expert knowledge Lean and continuous improvement tools and methods, project management, and change management provides training, coaching, and mentoring to all staff, from front line operations, to managers, and senior leadership teams. This certificate program prepares public sector professionals to:

  • Support and lead improvement projects across diverse municipal functions and mentor Lean teams.
  • Eliminate waste, streamline processes, accelerate flow, and improve service delivery.
  • Implement process control plans and systems (control charts/control plans)
  • Develop effective change management strategies for your Lean program.
  • Expert knowledge of the complete Lean body of knowledge (BoK) tools and methods.
  • Use data and statistical analysis tools and methods for process improvement and process control. 
  • Apply advanced Lean tools including and not limited to 5S, Kanban, Rapid Changeover, Work Leveling, and Work Cell Design.
  • Design and implement Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programs.
  • Support Lean and Green (environmental) programs.
  • Assist senior management in the design and deployment of a Lean continuous improvement strategy using tools and methods including Hoshin Planning and the X-Matrix.

What’s Included in Your Certificate Program:

  • Thirty-eight (38) online courses selected from the RPM-Academy Lean Six Sigma library.
  • Approximately fifty-five (55) hours of flexible, self-paced study.
  • A Certificate in Lean Black Belt upon successful completion.
  • A ninety (90) day Platinum membership to RPM-Academy Online for course access.

COURSE FEE: $100.00 CAD

REGISTER NOW AT: https://www.rpm-academy.com/product-page/certificate-in-lean-black-belt

Upon purchase, you will receive instructions and an access key to begin your courses immediately.

FREE ACCOUNT & FREE COURSES: Sign up for a free account at https://platinum-rpmacademy.talentlms.com to explore introductory courses at no cost.

RPM-Academy is proud to be an accredited partner of the Cambridge, UK-based International Lean Six Sigma Institute (www.ilssi.org), ensuring high-quality learning and globally recognized certifications.